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Equivalence

/ɪˈkwɪvələns/

The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.

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📖 Definitions of "Equivalence"

noun

1
The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
2
An equivalence relation; ≡; ~
3
The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.
4
The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exchanged for; valency.

verb

1
To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

🔄 Synonyms of "Equivalence"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
comparisonnoun	The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
equalitynoun	The fact of being equal.
parnoun	(golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.
compareverb	(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
comparabilitynoun	The quality of being comparable.

↔️ Antonyms of "Equivalence"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
nonequivalencenoun	inequivalence

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Equivalence"

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Word	Definition
comparabilitynoun	The quality of being comparable.
equalitynoun	The fact of being equal.
comparisonnoun	The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
comparenoun	(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
parnoun	(golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.
paritynoun	(uncountable) Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.
equationnoun	(mathematics) An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; in mathematical problems, equations describe various essential aspects of the problem, each of which contributes to the resolution of the problem in part.
equivalencynoun	(uncountable) equivalence
equivalentnoun	Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
correlationnoun	(statistics) One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.
equalnoun	The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
matchingnoun	The process by which things are matched together or paired up.
equalizationnoun	The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.
counterpartnoun	Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
equalisationnoun	Alternative spelling of equalization. [The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.]
consistencynoun	Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
conformitynoun	The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
concordancenoun	Agreement; accordance; consonance.
accordancenoun	Agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.
reciprocalnoun	(arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.